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Friday, August 12, 2011

Tic Tac Toe, Jumbo Numbers & A Mini Giveaway!

~This giveaway is now closed~

There! How's that a for a creative blog post title? Ha! Can you tell I'm just really running out of brain power and energy? (Btw, only 10 more days 'til baby comes!!)

We've been taking things really easy lately. Really easy. I haven't felt like doing much and thankfully my sweet boy is quite content to do anything as long as it means we do it together. So there's been a lot of reading books, coloring, and playing simple games like this one...

I made this tic tac toe board on Word (you can find the download link on my Free Printables Page) and I found a variety of things to use as the game pieces. Game piece options are endless (think legos, mini erasers, coins, die cuts, toys, etc.) and changing up them up keeps the game interesting.

In addition to the flat marbles, we also used these fruit manipulatives. You've seen us use them in the past and they really are just the most versatile things - aside from game pieces you can use them for counting, sorting, mystery bags, poetry baskets, practical life work, etc. I bought them at a garage sale here on the island, but you can find them at Lakeshore Learning.

Another fun learning tool we've been working with are these jumbo cardboard numbers. I've had these for quite some time and I can't be sure where they came from - I *think* Michael's Crafts? Anyway, these too are quite versatile in that you can use them in art projects, counting activities, math games, or even as classroom decorations!

Ok, as for the giveaway, I realized I have an excess of both the jumbo numbers and the fruit manipulatives. With a class size of just ONE child, I really don't need all the extras that come in these packs, so I thought I'd share them with one of you!
Here's what I'm offering: one set of jumbo numbers (0-9) and 20 fruit manipulatives - 5 of 4 different styles (apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes). Basket NOT included.

I don't want to make a big deal out of this giveaway because, as I said, I'm just keeping things light right now. If you'd like to win this little combo pack, simply leave a comment on this post.

But wait - now that I think of it... if you're in the mood whilst leaving said comment, I'd sure get a kick out of any baby predictions you'd like to make (i.e. what day/time you think she'll arrive and maybe even her height/weight - just for fun!). And who knows, perhaps I'll send a little something to whomever guesses everything correctly! For those interested in taking a guess, it may help to know I'm already 3cm dilated, I've been having strong Braxton Hicks contractions a few times a day, I'm scheduled for a c-section on the 22nd (which is exactly 39 weeks for me), and my belly is measuring on schedule. And not that this really has much influence in this pregnancy, but James was 9 days early, born at 5:54am, weighed 6lbs. 11oz. and was 19.25" long. :)

The giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on Tuesday, August 16th at 9:00pm Atlantic Time. Good luck!

144 comments:

How exciting to be so close to meeting your new little one! My sister is having her c-section today (twin boys)! I am horrible at guessing, but I'll go ahead and say August 19th, 9:23 AM, 6 lbs 10 oz. Completely random guessing there! LOL

I think she'll arrive Aug. 19 at 4:23pm weighing 8lbs 4oz and 20 1/2". Since girls like to make an entrance she won't want to wait for her scheduled appearance! :o) L.O.V.E. your blog. Really love it. Thanks for the giveaway!

I live in canada so i wont be participating but thought it would be fun to guess when you will give birth. I predict august 17- 18 , mid afternoon 2 p.m :D 7 pounds nine ounces. :D good luck hope all goes safe and well

Aww, hooray for baby! What a lucky girl she will be to have such a helpful older brother. Okay, baby prediction: I predict you'll have your c-section (don't hate me, lol). She seems pretty snug up in there.

Love give-a-ways...thanks for the opportunity. Hmmmm, let's see...I think sweet pea will weigh in at 8.1 lbs, and 17.5" length. And for some reason, I think she's going to enter at 3:32 am! Good luck, Cyndi

Hoping for a safe delivery of your little girl! My guess: 8/20, 8lbs 2 oz., 20 1/2 in.I discovered your blog a couple weeks ago and I've been having so much fun using lots of your ideas. My boy (oldest of 3 kiddos) is starting K at home with me this month. He'll have you to thank for all the fun things we do!

New to your blog and absolutely in love!!! :) Thank you for all of the great ideas! Its so wonderful to see monessori working so nicely at home, cant wait to see what you have in store for the baby! Good luck with everything :) :)

I'm a new reader and just in time! I've made the move down to Pre-K this year and I'm LOVING all of our ideas!! I'm "pinning" them left and right and trying to make a prioritized list of ideas to make. This giveaway would be awesome as I'm overwhelmed w/ all I have to get done/make in the last few remaining weeks of summer! Thanks for all of your great ideas!! Hope your delivery goes smoothly! Congratulations.

These numbers would be great to have and I know my DS would love the fruits.

Love your blog.

My guess is that she'll wait until c-section day (that happened to me--my first was 3 weeks early and the second just stayed in until they they came to get him :-)). I'll guess 7 lbs 6 oz and 19.5 inches long. Good luck with the baby!

I am sure you are ready to have that baby any day now! I am never good at predicitions, but I say August 16th at 7:09 a.m. at 7lbs. 2 oz. (I had a scheduled section with my son but he decided to come early so I got to have my section earlier, woo hoo!) Good luck!

I would love love LOVE a chance to win these. We're just starting out (a little late!) and anything is helpful!

Hehe... I was induced with my first at 39 weeks, scheduled to be induced with my second at 37 weeks (both high-risk pregnancies), but went naturally the second time around two days before the induction date!

So... perhaps she'll come a couple days before your section, right in the middle of something super-educational that you're trying to photo for your blog. :)

Would love the numbers and fruit!! My almost 2 year old would love to add that to his small, but growing collection of hands-on learning activities.

For my guess, (I didn't read everyone's first, so I"m sorry if I repeat), I'll go with August 18th @ 1:16 pm and 7 lbs 11 oz. I had a c-section scheduled for a Monday and my little one decided that breaking my water on the Thursday before was a better idea, so I'm going with that prediction for you too!!

Okkkk I am never very good at this! I love that you have kept up with your blogging! We all love to hear what you have been up to! :) I am going to say that you will have her Aug 15, at 3:00pm, and she will be 8lbs 6oz. I have no idea! When I had my second I was pretty dialated too and we were haveing tons of Braxton Hicks. I had her 10 days early and she was 9lbs 10 oz. It was also a short labor! So maybe you will be early too! Good luck! I will be praying for a safe and happy delivery for you!Oh and thanks for offering a giveaway!

Love, love, love your blog! I was thinking 9 days early before I read her big brother was 9 days early! I'll guess August 20th, 8:20am (my youngest was born 4/12 4:12am!) and 7 lbs 8 oz, 19 inches long. She's lucky to have such a wonderful family. Good luck!

I'd love to be in on the giveaway! We just started homeschool today and I'm already searching for more ideas - these look like fun! And, I'm gonna say August 22nd (My daughter's birthday, induced at 39 weeks for me, too!) , 7 pounds 8 ounces, 20 1/2 inches long. All my daughter's stats just because it's fun! Best of wishes to your family!

Hi Mari-AnnI am responding even though I can't win. It is so FRUSTRATING living on the other side of the world in a place where we just don't get mini fruit and other excellent manipulatives. GRRRR.

Anyway, my guess is you will have a baby. (I think that is a given) and she will be 3.5kg. Not sure what that is in lbs. She will be gorgeous, kind-hearted and lucky to be born into a caring family.Kind regardsLinette

Best wishes for a safe delivery and healthy baby! All of us who love your blog look forward to hearing the good news. I'm guessing the little one will surprise you on August 14, 4pm, at 6 lbs. 9 oz. and 19 inches. Good luck!

These would be great...just found you blog this week while googling for activity bags...you are very creative, thanks for the ideas! Now, for the specifics, 8/22 @ 8:20am, 8lbs 5 oz and 19.75" long. How very exciting!

This is awesome! My little chunkers would love to have a new activity tray to explore :D I only have one child, and he was a month early. I had absolutely no contractions until the day before he came. I was 2 cm dialated for a week though. Your little one may come sooner than the 22nd!

My guess would be 8lbs11oz. born on the 17th of August. Congratulations!! It is a wonderful time to have a little baby in the house. I also have a boy first then my baby girl. That is way I wanted it. I pray for an easy birth and a healthy baby. Cute ideas by the way.Thanks so much. I hope I win.Blessings,Melissamizemelissa@gmail.com

I am so excited for you! And I'd love to win your giveaway goodies -- I am going to "predict" August 17, 7:14 pm, 7 lb 2 oz and 19.25 inches long. I was completely wrong on dates for my son, so maybe I can be right for your little girl. :-)

I love that you are doing a give away! I hope to win one someday! :) My baby predictions are that she will come August 21st around 5 am weighing 8 lbs 10 oz. This is a far guess but o well. Good luck! :)

Oh, yay! I have 3 sweet little girls and each one was bigger than the one before them! So excited for you...it is so thrilling no matter how many sweeties you have...I think she will be born on Aug. 22nd at 8:00 a.m weighing in at 8lb. 2oz. and 20in.! Great blog...this was my first visit! Blessing to you and your family and your precious gift from the Lord!

As i am in the same boat with a couple extra weeks (Sept. 16!) i am gonna guess your little one will arrive the day before your 39 wk 'due date.' I am not guessin' anything else as it will be wrong! : )Get some rest!

I love your blog! erindixon520@gmail.com Also, we live in Key West, 3 hours from Michaels and all the other wonderful stores full of resources so we have to get creative as well. You have such great ideas, and thanks so much for the printables!

This is so exciting for you. My little guy (4th child) just turned 1 yesterday. So I pretty much remember vividly how you're feeling right now. :) My guess is she'll come August 17th between 2am and 3am (I know that's terrible timing, but she is a girl after all) and she'll be 6lbs 8oz and 19inches long. Oh and I'm just gonna guess her head circumference will be 13in. I used to work in labor/delivery as a clerk, and I filled out PLENTY of crib cards. 13 was a pretty common head measurement. :)

I like the surprise of it all, but August 20th is a good day, my birthday. And if its a girl for sure somewhere in the 7lbs 3oz or 7lbs 7oz ballpark and 19.5 inches. Wish you a happy and healthy delivery! Thanks for the giveaway.

DOB: 8/18 at 4:35 pm, Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz, Height: 19 in (that is my guess and also the time and weight of my first!) Thanks for the giveaway I know at that far along I would not have had the patience to blog!jandrmom2009 at gmail dot com